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Not Another Anxiety Show

A podcast for all: from the always anxious to the occasionally overwhelmed to the painfully panicked. Join your host Kelli Walker – registered nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and former agoraphobe – on an anxiety adventure. Learn what anxiety really is, why the best of us can get caught in its web, and how to move past its sticky grip. Casual conversations with Kelli and other experts will include more than reciting daily affirmations or following "five simple steps" to overcome anxiety. Instead, you'll get practical tips, resources, and guidance while gaining a down-to-earth and deeper understanding of what it means to be human – an easily overlooked part of truly moving past anxiety. No experience in deep breathing, chakra alignment, or pescetarianism required. Listen in for a good laugh and start feeling a little more human today. If you have a question you'd like answered on the show or simply want to learn more, visit: www.notanotheranxietyshow.com.
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Episodes

Ep 89. A Walk in the Woods

In this episode Kelli briefly chats about the benefits of what the Japanese refer to as forest bathing. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Aug 28, 20173 min

Ep 88. Where Did Your Beliefs About Anxiety Come From?

Erica reluctantly agrees to participate in an exercise with Kelli to see how culture, media, and family shape our views about anxiety. If you're feeling brave, feel free to participate too! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such....

Aug 24, 201727 min

Ep 87. Expressive Writing

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about the role expressive writing can play in healing from anxiety, trauma, grief, and even physical ailments. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Aug 21, 201735 min

Ep 86. The Benefit of Doubt

In this episode Kelli and Erica chat about doubt, an emotion that can easily send us spinning. But could doubt be beneficial? Tune in to find out! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Aug 14, 201718 min

Ep 85. Why Do I Get High Blood Pressure When Feeling Anxious?

In this episode Kelli and Erica answer a listener's questions about why blood pressure readings can be higher than normal when we're feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Aug 07, 201720 min

Ep 84. Five Things That Bring A Smile to Your Face

In this episode Kelli and Erica share a new (and potentially fun) version of a gratitude exercise. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Aug 03, 201721 min

Ep 83. Is There A Difference Between Mind and Brain? with Dr. Amy Johnson

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Dr. Amy Johnson to explore the idea that there could be a difference between the mind and brain. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jul 31, 201726 min

Ep 82. Vacation Visualization

As a compliment to the last episode, Kelli shares a visualization exercise that can help us navigate our travel anxiety. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jul 27, 20174 min

Ep 81. Listener Question: Have You Ever Panicked While Traveling?

In this episode Kelli is joined by her husband Andy to answer a listener's question about panic attacks while traveling. Kelli and Andy share some personal experiences and insights they've gained about traveling with anxiety and panic attacks (hint: anxiety is an inherent part of traveling for most people). Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in th...

Jul 24, 201723 min

Ep 80. Erica Demonstrates a Meditation Session

In this episode Erica lets us in on her 5 minute meditation practice. If your meditation sessions look anything like hers, fear not, you're doing it right! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jul 17, 201720 min

Ep 79. The Fridge Trick

In this episode Kelli shares a trick that can come in handy during moments of high anxiety or even panic attacks. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jul 13, 20174 min

Ep 78. Why Does My Heart Race When I'm Feeling Anxious?

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about why our heart races, flutters, and even "skips a beat" when we're feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jul 10, 201732 min

Ep 77. Travel and Panic Attacks with Guest Tara Lepore

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Tara Lepore. Despite panic disorder with agoraphobia, Tara has traveled the world for both pleasure and her work as a paleontologist. While a nomadic lifestyle may look impossible for those of us in the midst of anxiety, Tara shares some helpful experiences and insights as to how and why it's 100% possible. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer:...

Jul 06, 201747 min

Ep 76. Erica Has a Birthday

In this episode Erica shares a few realizations from her recent birthday while Kelli chimes in too. If you don't look forward to a parade of waiters singing happy birthday to you at your birthday dinner celebration, then this episode is definitely for you! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace...

Jul 03, 201734 min

Ep 75. A Mindfulness Exercise: HALT

In this episode Kelli shares a mindfulness exercise that is particularly helpful when you're feeling short on willpower and finding yourself about to engage in a less-than-helpful habit. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jun 29, 20175 min

Ep 73. Why is Fear Such a Sticky Emotion?

In this episode Kelli answers a listener's question about why we keep falling for the same fears and worries over and over again. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jun 22, 20173 min

Ep 72. Beyond Surviving Sexual Abuse with Rachel Grant

In this episode Kelli is joined by guest Rachel Grant to talk about thriving, despite the trauma of childhood sexual abuse. Rachel shares a lot of insights and knowledge (and personal experience) that will apply to any type of trauma. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and sh...

Jun 19, 201735 min

Ep 71. A Jaw-Dropping Moment

In this episode Kelli shares a simple and easy way to stimulate the relaxation response. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jun 15, 20173 min

Ep 70. The Fight or Flight Response

In this episode Kelli and Erica go through the actual biology of the fight or flight response, the response that causes all those "fun" physical, mental, and emotional symptoms we experience while feeling anxious. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as s...

Jun 12, 201735 min

Ep 69. What is "Tapping"?

In this episode Kelli answers a question from one of our listeners about a technique called "tapping" (otherwise knows as Emotional Freedom Technique) to alleviate anxiety. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jun 08, 20174 min

Ep 68. Weathering an Emotional Storm

In this episode Kelli and Erica talk about weathering emotional storms, because if you're human, they're going to happen. Kelli and Erica share some knowledge and insights that help them move through an emotional funk, whether it's anxiety, sadness, grief, anger, or just feeling "blah." Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful bu...

Jun 05, 201740 min

Ep 67. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named

Join Kelli as she addresses a listener's question. Chinese food and Harry Potter are somehow relevant (nay... crucial) in answering the question at hand. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

Jun 01, 20175 min

Ep 66. Anxiety, Cancer, and Mindfulness with Michelle Moorhead

Join Kelli and guest Michelle Moorhead from MoorMindfulness as Michelle shares her experience with anxiety, cancer, and mindfulness. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

May 29, 201731 min

Ep 65. The Game Changer

In this short and sweet episode, Kelli and Erica answer a listener's question regarding the biggest "game changer" in their anxiety journey. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

May 25, 201719 min

Ep 64. How to Hear Someone's Story

Last week Kelli and Erica talked about coming out of the anxiety closet and sharing their story. This week's episode is all about how to hear someone else's story. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to replace medical advice and should not be used as such.

May 22, 201734 min

Ep 63. Are You Motivated by Fear?

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about motivation again (it's a big topic). Kelli and Erica share how their daily life was once motivated entirely by fear - fear of failing, fear of feeling lost, fear of being alone, etc. If you feel like fear is driving too much of your daily life, tune in to hear more about what has helped us shift toward a more sustainable motivator than fear (spoiler alert: it has something to do with values). Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a ...

May 18, 201738 min

Ep 62. Coming Out of the Anxiety Closet

Join Kelli and Erica as they talk about what helped them share their personal anxiety stories with friends and family. Topics covered during this chat include authenticity, vulnerability, and connection (and sweating, because sweating is a direct result of all these things). Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not ...

May 15, 201734 min

Ep 61. What Does Enlightenment Actually Look Like?

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about what insights and "ah-hah" moments actually look and feel like. Spoiler alert: Sometimes an "ah-hah" moment comes while writhing around on the ground from the pain of a sprained ankle while a dog poops next to your head. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended to rep...

May 11, 201744 min

Ep 60. Do Circumstances Cause Suffering?

Join Kelli and guest Crystal Saltrelli as they discuss challenging circumstances, thoughts, and emotional suffering. Both Kelli and Crystal were once firm believers that circumstances caused suffering, now they can see that's not entirely true. Tune in to hear more! Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but it is not intended ...

May 08, 201737 min

Ep 59. Can Regret Be Valuable?

Join Kelli and Erica as they chat about regret, something we all experience at one time or another. Fear of regret can cause a lot of anxiety when we're trying to decide whether or not to take on a challenge that pushes our comfort zone. Tune in if you'd like to hear more about regret. Visit notanotheranxietyshow.com for more resources, including a free e-book when you sign up for my newsletter, courses, videos, and more! Disclaimer: Hopefully you find the information in this podcast helpful but...

May 04, 201737 min
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